Sedona Red Rock Hiking

Welcome to Arizona! You’ll kick off the adventure early this morning to make the most of the cool desert air, meeting your group and trip leader at 6:30 am. After breakfast, lace up for your first hike – a favorite Sedona route that follows historic wagon roads into the red rock backcountry and climbs toward a saddle with far-reaching views of the surrounding canyons and cliffs. The Hangover Trail – named for the dramatic rock ledge that offers moments of shade – is a true Sedona classic. You’ll ascend sandstone steps toward Schnebly Hill and along the way, hear the story of T.C. Schnebly and his wife, Sedona. Take your time descending and soak in the scenery at a slower pace. Then, it’s off to the campground to settle in for the night. You’ll have the afternoon to unwind – swim, shower, explore Oak Creek or simply rest – before gathering for dinner and a campfire to connect with your group, still enjoying the great outdoors.

Head north today to take on Sedona’s highest peak at 7120 ft. Within the first few steps, the terrain shifts into a lush forest with deciduous and coniferous trees – an entirely new side to Sedona. As you climb, towering red and white sandstone spires rise from the mountainside, offering viewpoints and natural pauses to take in the landscape with your group. At the summit, you’ll be rewarded with arguably one of Sedona’s most memorable views – a sweeping panorama of the Red Rocks and Oak Creek Canyon below. Settle in for a relaxed picnic lunch with jagged cliffs and distant mesas as your backdrop before making your way back down to the trailhead. After, shuttle back to the campground for a bit of downtime – rest, stretch or simply enjoy the desert quiet – before coming together for another outdoor dinner and evening of connection under the open sky.

Today offers a more relaxed yet still iconic Sedona hike. You’ll cover 7.5 mi on one of the area’s most scenic routes, starting near Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock – two of Sedona’s most prominent landmarks. The trail quickly lifts you onto layered shelves of red sandstone, where you can stop to learn about all the different types and uses of desert plants in the area. Around the halfway point, you’ll reach Cathedral Rock – a nearly 1000-ft sandstone monolith. Take a break in the shade of cottonwood trees along Oak Creek while your guide shares stories of the region’s native and Indigenous history. Finish the hike among Sedona’s towering cliffs and canyons, then shuttle back to camp before a celebratory lunch together at a local restaurant in town. Your adventure wraps up around 4 pm but if you’d like to extend your stay in Sedona, just talk to your booking agent beforehand.